Lecture 3 Flashcards
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What is risk assessment?
A process that identifies potential hazards and analyses what could happen if they occur.
Risk assessment is essential for maintaining safety in various environments, particularly in workplaces.
Define risk.
Situation that exposes someone to danger.
Risk can lead to negative outcomes for individuals or organizations.
Why do we carry out risk assessments?
Identify hazards and implement controls to prevent risks from occurring.
The primary aim is to keep people safe and healthy at work.
What is a hazard?
Anything that has the potential to cause harm.
Hazards may not always result in harm but can indicate the possibility of it.
What are examples of hazards?
- Electrical hazards
- Machinery and tools
- Slips, trips and falls
- DSE
- Asbestos
These hazards can lead to various safety incidents in the workplace.
What are the potential consequences of failing to address risks?
- Financial action – fines, disqualification
- Loss of productivity
- Damage to reputation
Addressing risks is important for maintaining operational integrity and public trust.
What does ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’ mean?
Is it reasonable to put the controls in place?
This principle emphasizes balancing risk reduction with practicality.
What does ‘suitable and sufficient’ refer to?
If it covers all significant risks.
This ensures that risk controls are effective and comprehensive.
What are the key principles of risk assessment?
- Identify hazards
- Assess risks
- Prioritize risks
- Evaluate risks
- Reduce risks
- Control risks
- Communicate
- Record findings
Following these principles ensures a systematic approach to risk management.
List the types of risk assessments.
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- Generic
- Site-Specific
- Dynamic
Each type serves different purposes and contexts in risk evaluation.
What is a risk matrix?
A tool used in risk assessments to help prioritize risk mitigation efforts.
Risk matrices visually represent risks and their severity, aiding in decision-making.
What are examples of control measures?
- Information, instruction and training
- Maintenance
- Log out/tag out
- Inspections and audits
- Lifting aids
- Health surveillance
- PPE
- Guarding
- Procedures/Safe systems of work
- Emergency procedures
Control measures are essential for minimizing risks in the workplace.
Fill in the blank: The hierarchy of controls includes _______.
[key learning term]
The hierarchy of controls is a framework for implementing safety measures.
What does elimination mean in the context of risk control?
Eliminate the hazard.
This is the most effective way to manage risks.
What are administrative controls?
Procedures to prevent people from having too much exposure to hazards.
These controls involve changing how people work to reduce risk.
What are the hazards associated with using a welding machine?
- Vision damage
- Electrocution
- Fire and explosion
- Burns
- Inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes
- Exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation
Understanding these hazards is crucial for implementing proper safety measures.
Who can be harmed by welding machines and how?
The person using the welding machine can get both chronic and acute health risks such as lung disease, electric shock, burns, and damage to the property surrounding the machinery.
Awareness of these risks helps in planning effective safety protocols.
What control measures are required when using a welding machine?
- PPE – helmet and side shields
- Fire resistant clothing
- Gloves and hearing protection
- Ventilation – local exhaust ventilation to remove fumes and gases
- Mechanical ventilation systems
- Preparing the metal
- Using a welding process that uses less fume
These measures are essential to ensure the safety of the operator and surrounding individuals.
What is the acronym ALARP?
As low as reasonably practicable.
This principle guides the reduction of risks to the lowest level possible.
